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Tractor · 2019Unverified

John Deere 8R 280

Name: John Deere 8R 280
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 8R 280 — 8R Series · 280 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8R 280 is a tractor with a power output of 280 hp, categorising it within the more powerful models in its class. Manufactured in 2019, this tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive system and powershift transmission. The listed weight of the John Deere 8R 280 is 12610 kg. It is designed to handle large-scale operations of approximately 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

280 hp

Max power

308 hp

Weight

12610 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

126 rows

Recorded power

280 hp

Recorded weight

12610 kg

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

2019-2019

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price was $323,262 in 2020Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank726.7 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)37.1 LReference

Engine (gross)208.8 kWReference

Engine (max)229.7 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference

EmissionsTier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)208.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)229.7 kWReference

Fuel systemelectronic high-pressure common railReference

Compression16.0:1Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

Emissions complianceFinal Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speedOption 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,311 NmReference

Interval for engine oil change500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change6,000 hoursReference

Cooling system42.3 LReference

Transmission

16-speed full power shiftReference

23-speed full power shiftReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 5 reverseReference

Transmissione23Reference

Gears23 forward and 11 reverseReference

Typeinfinitely variable transmissionReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

Wheel DriveMFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive TypeInboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)170.0 kWReference

Typeclosed-center pressure flow compensatedReference

Pressure204.0 barReference

Rear valves4 to 6Reference

Pump flow227.1 lpmReference

Pump flow317.9 lpmReference

SCV flow132.5 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IIINReference

Rear TypeIVN/IIIReference

Controlelectro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6894 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8391 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)9072 kgReference

Front HitchIIINReference

Front lift (at ends)5200 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM1000@2003Reference

Engine RPM1000E@1596Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase308 cmReference

Wheelbase305 cmReference

Weight12610 kgReference

Front tire420/90R30Reference

Rear tire480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Length642 cmReference

Height (cab)350 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)80 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference

Rear axle109 by 2997 mmReference

Rear axle119 by 2550 mmReference

Rear axle119 by 3009 mmReference

Front tread152 to 223 cmReference

Front tread152 to 365 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps250Reference

Charging amps330Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery Group31Reference

Alternator size200 ampReference

Battery options12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps1,850 CCAReference

Speeds

With Group 48 tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelMJDXL09.0,333Reference

SCV controlElectronicReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load4,050 to 6,000 lbReference

Front Axle TypeStandard: 1,300 Series MFWD\\nOptional: 1,500 Series MFWD\\nILSReference

DisplayStandard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference

Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Working lightsStandard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference

Type of headlight bulbStandard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference

Capacities

Capacity549 cu. in.Reference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank37.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume6.8 U.S. galReference

Power

Max Power308 hpReference

Rated Power280 hpReference

Power boost10 percentReference

PTO

PTO Power228 hpReference

PTO torque rise40 percentReference

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO ControlElectrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference

Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed2,000 engine rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)318 l/minReference

Remote Valves6Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)3/3NReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity6,350.3 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing TypeElectrohydraulicReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3NReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift pointsCategory 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Drawbar clearance376 mmReference

Turning radius5.7 mReference

Overall weight11,702.7 kgReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab glass area70.18 sq ftReference

Cab space114 cu ftReference

Cab Seat TypeActiveSeat™ IIReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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